What evil can such teachers do

Verse 1

What evil can such teachers do, Who only boast to make a shew! They aim at nothing that is good, As Paul to the Gallatians shew'd.

Verse 2

They lay a burthen on the flock, But will not join to bear the yoke; They seek their gain in other's loss: To screen them from the Saviour's Cross.

Verse 3

Their aim is not the Saviour's cause, They glory in their own applause-- They seek the world with its esteem: The Cross is foolishness with them.

Verse 4

But O, it is a diff'rent case, With those who teach the plan of grace, Their carnal lusts are crucified, And they are by the world denied.

Verse 5

They teach the truth, God's holy word The word of life, the sure record! They shew that Jesus' blood alone, Could for the sins of man atone.

Verse 6

No ordinance could e'er avail, Their best efforts for ever fail; When they have done all they an do, They cannot form the mind anew.

Verse 7

But diff'rent is the Gospel pow'r, God's image lost, it an restore-- Poor fallen man condemn'd to pain, In Jesus are renew'd again.